Description
Bioactive Menopausal Gonadotropin, Human (hMG) is produced from a sterile preparation of urine of post-menopausal women. The hMG is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
hMG, also known as menotropin, is a combination of FSH and LH in a 1:1 ratio that is extracted from urine obtained from postmenopausal women. Urine of postmenopausal women reflects the hypergonadotropic state of menopause where levels of FSH and LH are high.
Type
Native Protein
Source
Free of: HbsAg, Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies to HIV, Hepatitis C and HIV.
Formulation
The hMG was lyophilized from a concentrated (1 mg/ml) solution with no additives.
Reconstitution
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized hMG in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100 µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Biological Activity
100 IU/mg of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and 100 IU/mg luteinizing hormone (LH).
Shipping
At ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store the product at -18ºC
Storage/Expiration
Lyophilized hMG, although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution, hMG should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Usage
This product is intended for Laboratory Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. This product may not be used as a pharmaceutical or veterinary drug, agricultural product, or food additive.
Other Names
hMG, hMGs, MG, Menotropin